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    Lauren Johnston

    Executive Editor at Yahoo News

    Lauren Johnston is the Executive Editor of Yahoo News at Yahoo.13 She is an experienced journalist and storyteller with a proven track record of leading digital initiatives.1

    Career Background

    Before joining Yahoo, Lauren held several prominent positions in the media industry:

    • New York Daily News: She served as the editorial director, leading the digital side of the newsroom and co-founding an innovative department.45
    • amNewYork
    • Newsday
    • CBS News2

    Lauren joined Yahoo in 2014 and has since taken on increasing responsibilities within the organization.5

    Current Role

    In May 2023, Lauren was promoted to the position of Executive Editor of Yahoo News, U.S.37 In this role, she:

    • Leads Yahoo's team of journalists across news, entertainment, and lifestyle verticals
    • Oversees the creation and implementation of strategy for Yahoo News3

    Professional Interests and Skills

    Lauren is known for her expertise in:

    • Digital journalism
    • Social media
    • Community engagement
    • Innovative digital storytelling
    • Live coverage4

    Personal Interests

    Outside of her professional life, Lauren describes herself as a:

    • Runner
    • Traveler
    • Reader
    • Dog enthusiast26

    Lauren Johnston's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username lauren-johnston-5475a41a, which aligns with her professional background and current position at Yahoo News.

    Highlights

    Yahoo names Johnston exec editor, Yahoo News U.S.
    Lauren Johnston announced as executive editor of Yahoo News, U.S.
    Lauren Johnston announced as executive editor of Yahoo News, U.S.

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    Experience

    Executive Editor at Yahoo News since May 2023
    Head of Programming, Yahoo News + Homepage, and Head of Breaking News at Yahoo; roles at New York Daily News including Digital Editorial Director and Managing Editor, Digital

    Education

    Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism from New York University, 2001 - 2002; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Kenyon College, 1995 - 1999

    Location

    Brooklyn, New York, United States